Auditor general finds F-35 costs soar amid project delays, pilot shortages / Globe and Mail / Canada
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
A recent Auditor General report has revealed that Canada’s F-35 program cost estimates have surged by nearly 50% amid project delays, pilot shortages, and bureaucratic mishandling. Political commentators have lambasted Ottawa’s competence, arguing that these runaway expenses raise serious questions about the management of multi‐billion-dollar defence projects.
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 3 hrs #federal #budget #missile #defence
NATO must make ‘quantum leap’ of 400% in air, missile defence: Rutte / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
NATO leaders have made an audacious call for a 400% increase in air and missile defense capabilities. Citing growing regional threats and adversarial advances, the proposal pushes member nations to rethink resource allocation and defense strategies, as policy makers debate the feasibility of this dramatic military upgrade.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 36 hrs #security #missile #defence
A Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine kills 3 in the capital Kyiv / National Post
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
Russian forces carried out a barrage of missiles and drones over Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including rescue workers. The coordinated attack occurred during a period of escalating tensions, prompting Ukrainian authorities to assess damage and intensify defensive measures amid growing regional conflict.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 4 days #ukraine #russia #missile #drone
Ukraine’s bold drone strike shakes Russian bomber fleet
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Ukraine’s military forces executed a daring drone attack that reportedly destroyed 41 Russian aircraft, dramatically reducing Moscow’s bomber numbers. The audacious strike marks another sharp twist in the unfolding conflict, leaving experts to reassess Russian air capabilities in an increasingly uncertain battlefield.
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 days #ukraine #missile #drone #defence
Ukraine drone strike cripples Russian bomber fleet
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3:20 pm permalink
Ukrainian forces executed a daring deep-strike operation using drones launched from mobile, wooden platforms to obliterate over 40 Russian bombers parked deep inside enemy territory—even pushing as far as Siberia. The bold move, reminiscent of an aerial “garage sale,” highlights Ukraine’s audacity and tactical ingenuity in a conflict where every aircraft apparently counts.
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 9 days #ukraine #missile #drone #defence
Trump insists Canada pay $61B for missile shield
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:21 pm permalink
President Trump has declared that Canada must spend a staggering $61 billion to join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, sparking eyebrow-raising controversy. Critics and Canadian officials alike are left to wonder if this proposal is more of a political stunt than a realistic security solution.
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 14 days #canada #missile #trump #defence
Kim Jong Un condemns disastrous North Korean warship launch error
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
During a high-profile ship launch ceremony, North Korea’s newest warship partially capsized, prompting Kim Jong Un to denounce the incident as a “criminal act.” The mishap has embarrassed the regime’s modernization drive and raised more than a few skeptical eyebrows.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 19 days #missile #northkorea #failure #defence
Golden Dome missile defence project fuels international spats and debates
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
The U.S. administration’s plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield has sparked a dual-pronged controversy. While China warns the project could trigger a dangerous space arms race, President Trump touts the idea of Canadian participation, underscoring a divergent international outlook on advanced defence strategies.
permalink / 9 stories from sources in 20 days #foreignpolicy #missile #ICJ #defence
Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defense Draws Canadian Involvement
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
U.S. President Trump unveiled his “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative with an unusual twist: Canada’s participation. Canadian officials have indicated interest, and the proposal now prompts spirited talk over North American security and defense spending—all wrapped in Trump’s signature bravado and charm.
permalink / 6 stories from sources in 21 days #canada #missile #trump #defence
Growing India-Pakistan Escalation: Nuclear Winter Fears, Artillery Devastation Unfolding
Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:20 am permalink
Recent reports detail mounting tensions between India and Pakistan as devastating scenarios loom. Analysts warn that nuclear winter—a phenomenon once confined to academic debate—may now be approaching reality, while survivors recount the grim impact of relentless artillery bombardments in Kashmir, transforming vibrant communities into desolate ghost towns. International concern mounts as conflict escalates.
permalink / 5 stories from sources in 4 weeks #foreignpolicy #missile #ICJ #defence